What's happening around the bay.

Sea Turtle Release (Marina Vallarta)

Free public baby-sea-turtle releases at sunset during nesting season, with access via the Marina Vallarta beach area; volunteers protect Olive Ridley hatchlings before guiding the public to release them.

Marina Vallarta

Art Walk Historic Center (Centro Art Walk)

Seasonal Wednesday-evening self-guided gallery walk through Puerto Vallarta's Art District (Centro/Romantic Zone), where 15+ galleries open with complimentary wine and chances to meet artists. Free and open to the public.

Centro

Art & Market Marina Vallarta

Seasonal Thursday-night open-air market along the Marina Vallarta boardwalk with 200+ local exhibitors offering crafts, textiles, wines, spirits, organic produce and international street food.

Marina Vallarta

Vallarta Charity Bingo at Nacho Daddy

Recurring charity bingo at Nacho Daddy restaurant in the Romantic Zone, raising funds for local causes including a spay/neuter clinic and the International Friendship Club.

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Sayulita Mercado del Pueblo

Seasonal Friday farmers market in Sayulita (Riviera Nayarit) on Calle Revolucion north of the bridge, with ~80 vendors selling organic produce, baked goods, prepared foods and handmade crafts, plus live music.

Old Town Farmers' Market - Tianguis Cultural

Seasonal Saturday market on the esplanade of Lazaro Cardenas Park in the Romantic Zone, with 80+ vendors selling locally made, grown and baked goods plus food, crafts and live music. All vendors live within 75 km of Puerto Vallarta.

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IFC Vallarta Home Tours

Guided small-group bus tours of distinctive Puerto Vallarta homes and villas, departing from Sea Monkey restaurant on the Malecon. Run by the International Friendship Club; ticket proceeds fund its cleft-palate surgery and charitable programs.

Centro

Vallarta Botanical Garden Chocolate and Vanilla Festival

Annual festival at the Vallarta Botanical Garden (Hwy 200 south of the city, near Mismaloya) celebrating local chocolate and vanilla with tastings, vendors and educational activities.

Mismaloya

Los Mangos Library Annual Art Auction

Annual fundraising art auction at Biblioteca Los Mangos, the community cultural library on Francisco Villa Street, featuring works by local artists to support library programs.

Hotel Zone & Marina

Vallarta Botanical Garden Children's Day

Annual family-focused Children's Day (Dia del Nino) celebration at the Vallarta Botanical Garden south of Puerto Vallarta, with kid-oriented nature activities and entertainment.

Mismaloya

World Migratory Bird Day at Vallarta Botanical Garden

Annual family birding celebration at the Vallarta Botanical Garden south of Puerto Vallarta, with guided walks, talks and activities highlighting migratory species.

Mismaloya

Vallarta Pride Parade

Free annual LGBTQ+ pride parade, part of the week-long Vallarta Pride festival, starting at the Sheraton Buganvilias and ending with a block party on Lazaro Cardenas in the Romantic Zone.

Emiliano Zapata